grumble
/ˈɡrʌmbəl/
verb
- To complain in a low, muttering voice; to express dissatisfaction quietly or indirectly.
- She grumbled under her breath as she cleaned up the mess.
- He grumbled about the long wait at the doctor's office.
- The students grumbled when the teacher gave them extra homework.
- To make a low, rumbling sound, like thunder or a hungry stomach.
- Thunder grumbled in the distance as the storm approached.
- The old engine grumbled to life after several attempts.
- My stomach grumbled loudly during the quiet meeting.
Antonyms
noun
- A low, muttering complaint or expression of dissatisfaction.
- There was a grumble of discontent from the crowd when the concert was canceled.
- The only sound was the occasional grumble from the tired hikers.
- He let out a grumble as he realized he had forgotten his keys.
- A low, rumbling sound.
- We heard the grumble of distant thunder.
- The grumble of the train could be felt through the floor.
- A deep grumble came from the bear's throat.